We have partnered with VC Foster Kids' Faith in Motion program, our parish invites you to consider the following ways to support and care for children in the foster care system from birth to transitioning young adults and their families.

This ministry is coordinated by Pam Kingsley and Deacon Neil Kingsley and is always open to new members.Environment ministers make our worship space beautiful and conducive to prayer and worship. The creative use of plants, fabrics, candles and other items establishes a sense of the season.

Prepares and serves healthy meals. It is a unique collaboration of church, temples, and clubs to serve the neediest in Ventura, serving lunch three days a week and breakfast on the weekend.Padre Serra serves breakfast the 3rd Sunday of each month.

An Altar Server is a minister who is trained to anticipate the needs of the presider during liturgy and meet those needs with grace and reverence. This vital ministry involves over 100 of our young people in grades 5 through 12. Training takes place once a year over seven weeks in late winter/early spring. Parents are required to attend the first training session with their child(ren). Installation of first year altar servers takes place in October. We are so proud that our altar servers, led by Mr. Bob Shadduck, are invited to serve at the Cathedral on different occasions every year.

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About Bob Shadduck

Robert D. Shadduck is the Director of Altar Servers, a position held for 20 years. He holds a Certificate of Director of Liturgy from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and has worked as Director of Worship in two parishes. Bob has served as master of ceremonies for several bishops and directed major liturgies including Dedication of a Church, ordinations, Chrism Masses, countless Triduum liturgies, and Confirmations. He has worked with the RCIA process for over eighteen years as catechist and director of rites. Bob received both his bachelor and master degrees from Loyola University of Los Angeles. In 1999, he was bestowed the Papal Honor “Benemerenti” by Pope John Paul II, in recognition of committed service to Christ and the Church. He is also the recipient of the Ad Altare Dei award.​Bob Shadduck co-authored Guide for Servers (Español), a book in The Liturgical Ministry Series published by Liturgy Training Publications in Chicago.

Coordinator:Paul Collier​Hospitality Ministers welcome us as we arrive to worship, helping us find our way around the worship space and into comfortable seats, facilitating our processions (especially at Communion), and handing out worship aids and bulletins. They help all of us be responsible stewards by taking up the collection at the liturgy. This ministry is open to new members.

A national fraternal Catholic organization founded by Fr. Michael J. McGivney in 1882. Today it is the world's largest Catholic men's organization dedicated to upholding the teachings of the Catholic Church, helping people in need and fostering a bond between members.

Our local Knights of Columbus Council #5272 is made up of men from Padre Serra and St. Mary Magdalen parishes. They coordinate and carry out fundraising and social events to support a variety of charitable causes and Catholic education.

Take Communion to the sick, hospitalized and homebound, thereby taking Christ through faith and charity, on behalf of the whole community.

​Celebrating the Eucharist is central to our faith. However, due to illness or injury, many Catholics in our parish and community cannot join in the celebration.

Our desire is to stay connected with them so we have a team of volunteers, Eucharistic Ministers to the Sick, who bring Communion to convalescent, nursing, and individual homes as well as local hospitals.​If you or a loved one are sick, hospitalized and/or homebound and would like Communion brought to you, please contact the parish office or Deacon Luc Papillon.

Helping Homeless Families Help Themselves

RAIN is a transitional housing program located in Camarillo, California.Individuals and families across Ventura County who are in need of transitional housing as they begin their path to independence can find help at the RAIN Transitional Living Center in Camarillo. Home to more than 135 people each year, RAIN features 16 rooms for families, six single rooms, and several beds for people recovering from illness or injury following hospitalization. The average length of stay at RAIN is 8 to 12 months. However, some stay for more than a year while they pursue their path to self-sufficiency.​

If you are interested in volunteering or doing a group project please contact please call (805) 388-3148

If you have any further questions regarding our program please call (805) 389-3308

If you know someone that may need the help of RAIN TLC, please call Homeless Services at (805) 385-1800

If you would like to support the homeless families of RAIN, you can make a tax-deductible donation please send checks payable to:RAIN Communities, Inc.P.O. Box 1934Camarillo, CA 93011-1934

This is a beautiful, wonderful, friendly bunch of folks! Every year with about 600 children and teens enrolled in after school learning, we really need about 100 loving, happy adults to help teach and lead.This small army of volunteers are the face of Jesus and his church to our young people. Our Faith Formation staff do all the work! We plan and write all the lessons, prepare all the games, crafts and other materials. We create teams of two to lead the sessions then train, mentor and guide you throughout the year. You are never alone. Youjust have a great time rolling it out with your partner.​We already have 80 people returning, just need about 20 more!! Is this for you?

Many Meals of Camarillo is a non-denominational, nonprofit volunteer organization that serves a hot dinner for those in need in our community every Monday at St. Mary Magdalen and Thursday at Trinity Presbyterian.

Our mission is to provide delicious home cooked meals, food, and other life essentials to the underserved in Camarillo. Food and household supplies are also made available to our guests and bounty bags are given to the homeless. All services are provided through the generosity of volunteers. Since the beginning over 80,000 people have received a hot meal served by 80+ weekly volunteers.

We extend heartfelt gratitude to and acknowledge the commitment and effort of all who have supported Many Meals these last 9 years. It is only through your volunteerism, donations, time and talents that we are able to do what good neighbors do: invite guests to dinner.